On June 1, Shanghai officially announced a full and orderly resumption of work, production, and business. Many people began celebrating in various ways. While some neighborhoods held celebratory activities, online celebrations also emerged.
On the same day, the WeChat video channel The Isolated Island of Efforts Not in Vain released a song. The video had a black background, displaying lyrics alongside the singing, reminding people not to “drink the victory toast.” The song was quickly censored and removed.
Lyrics:
Don't go near the dogs at the gate
Don't drink the victory toast
On a day when medals shine
Don't lay down your unavenged grudges
Don't trust their words too easily
Don't forget the tears you've shed
On a day of flowers in full bloom
Don't forgive the sins of last night
Don't believe that everything will return
Don't cling to the passions of the past
On a day of awakening from a dream
We are the last generation
Don't dance for charity
Don't sing songs of suffering anymore
On a day of grand symphonies
Don't be afraid to remain silent
Don't wipe away the blood at your lips
Don't heal the wounds of shackles
On a day of universal celebration
Don't taste the candy they offer
Don't believe that everything will return
Don't delude yourself with past passions
On a day of awakening from a dream
We are the last generation
Don't tear out that page of your diary
Don't bury secrets spoken aloud
On a day of bright sunshine
Don't excuse the brutality of the night
Don't say "this is how it has always been"
Don't fall back into habit
On a day of calm waters
Don't assume you're not in the eye of the storm
Don't believe that everything will return
Don't put blind faith in past passions
On a day of awakening from a dream
We are the last generation
Don't believe that everything will return
Don't put blind faith in past passions
On a day of awakening from a dream
We are the last generation
We are the last generation
We are the last generation (Sorry)
We are the last generation (Thank you)